Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-9:-Drugs-
That-Affect-Other-Body-Systems-(Chapters-42-45)
*A-patient-has-hypoparathyroidism.-The-nurse-anticipates-administration-of-which-
medication?*
A.-Mitotane
B.-Fludrocortisone
C.-Dexamethasone
D.-Calcitriol---CORRECT-ANSWER-D
*During-a-diagnostic-test-for-parathyroid-function,-a-patient-asks-the-nurse-what-the-
parathyroid-gland-does.-The-nurse-correctly-informs-the-patient-that-the-parathyroid-
gland-is-responsible-for*
A.-regulating-the-body's-metabolism.
B.-maintaining-blood-glucose-levels.
C.-controlling-the-release-of-glucocorticoids.
D.-regulating-calcium-levels.---CORRECT-ANSWER-D
*The-nurse-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-takes-alendronate.-Which-adverse-effects-
should-the-nurse-observe-for?*
A.-numbness-and-tingling-of-the-extremities
B.-irregular-pulse-rate-and-angina
C.-acid-reflux-and-difficulty-swallowing
D.-rash-and-skin-lesion---CORRECT-ANSWER-C
*The-nurse-must-administer-a-tetracycline-antibiotic-to-a-patient-who-takes-an-oral-
calcium-supplement-with-each-meal.-When-should-the-nurse-administer-the-
tetracycline?*
A.-2-hours-before-meals
B.-30-minutes-before-meals
C.-With-meals
D.-1-hour-after-meal---CORRECT-ANSWER-A
*The-nurse-will-teach-a-patient-taking-levothyroxine-for-hypothyroidism-to-notify-the-
health-care-provider-if-he-or-she-experiences*
A.-dizziness.
B.-nausea.
C.-palpitations.
D.-abdominal-cramps.---CORRECT-ANSWER-C
, Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-9:-Drugs-
That-Affect-Other-Body-Systems-(Chapters-42-45)
*Which-drug-would-the-nurse-administer-for-the-treatment-of-a-patient-with-
hyperthyroidism?*
A.-Liothyronine-sodium
B.-Methimazole
C.-Liotrix
D.-Thyroid---CORRECT-ANSWER-B
action-of-calcium-preparations---CORRECT-ANSWER-absorption-of-calcium-occurs-
in-the-small-intestine,-where-approximately-one-third-of-the-amount-consumed-is-
actually-absorbed
action-of-calcium-preparations:-PTH-and-vitamin-D---CORRECT-ANSWER-increase-
the-absorption-of-calcium
acton-of-calcium-preparations:-PTH---CORRECT-ANSWER-decreases-renal-excretion-
of-calcium
Addison's-disease---CORRECT-ANSWER---also-known-as-adrenocortical-
insufficiency
--occurs-when-adrenal-cortex-function-is-inadequate-to-meet-the-patient's-need-for-
cortical-hormones.
--is-a-chronic-disease
administering-calcium-preparations---CORRECT-ANSWER-1)-Administer-oral-
preparations-with-or-after-meals-to-increase-absorption.
2)-If-used-as-an-antacid,-administer-after-a-meal.
3)-Dilute-IV-preparations-in-a-compatible-fluid-and-administer-slowly-as-a-
continuous-infusion-or-in-divided-doses
4)-IV-solutions-may-cause-dysrhythmias-and-hypotension-if-administered-too-rapidly.
adrenal-androgens:-dehydroepiandrosterone-and-androstenedione-(adrenal-cortex)---
CORRECT-ANSWER-converted-to-testosterone-in-the-periphery
adrenal-cortex---CORRECT-ANSWER---mineralocorticoid:-aldosterone
--glucocorticoid:-cortisol
--adrenal-androgens:-dehydroepiandrosterone-and-androstenedione
adrenal-crisis---CORRECT-ANSWER---profound-fatigue
--dehydration
That-Affect-Other-Body-Systems-(Chapters-42-45)
*A-patient-has-hypoparathyroidism.-The-nurse-anticipates-administration-of-which-
medication?*
A.-Mitotane
B.-Fludrocortisone
C.-Dexamethasone
D.-Calcitriol---CORRECT-ANSWER-D
*During-a-diagnostic-test-for-parathyroid-function,-a-patient-asks-the-nurse-what-the-
parathyroid-gland-does.-The-nurse-correctly-informs-the-patient-that-the-parathyroid-
gland-is-responsible-for*
A.-regulating-the-body's-metabolism.
B.-maintaining-blood-glucose-levels.
C.-controlling-the-release-of-glucocorticoids.
D.-regulating-calcium-levels.---CORRECT-ANSWER-D
*The-nurse-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-takes-alendronate.-Which-adverse-effects-
should-the-nurse-observe-for?*
A.-numbness-and-tingling-of-the-extremities
B.-irregular-pulse-rate-and-angina
C.-acid-reflux-and-difficulty-swallowing
D.-rash-and-skin-lesion---CORRECT-ANSWER-C
*The-nurse-must-administer-a-tetracycline-antibiotic-to-a-patient-who-takes-an-oral-
calcium-supplement-with-each-meal.-When-should-the-nurse-administer-the-
tetracycline?*
A.-2-hours-before-meals
B.-30-minutes-before-meals
C.-With-meals
D.-1-hour-after-meal---CORRECT-ANSWER-A
*The-nurse-will-teach-a-patient-taking-levothyroxine-for-hypothyroidism-to-notify-the-
health-care-provider-if-he-or-she-experiences*
A.-dizziness.
B.-nausea.
C.-palpitations.
D.-abdominal-cramps.---CORRECT-ANSWER-C
, Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-9:-Drugs-
That-Affect-Other-Body-Systems-(Chapters-42-45)
*Which-drug-would-the-nurse-administer-for-the-treatment-of-a-patient-with-
hyperthyroidism?*
A.-Liothyronine-sodium
B.-Methimazole
C.-Liotrix
D.-Thyroid---CORRECT-ANSWER-B
action-of-calcium-preparations---CORRECT-ANSWER-absorption-of-calcium-occurs-
in-the-small-intestine,-where-approximately-one-third-of-the-amount-consumed-is-
actually-absorbed
action-of-calcium-preparations:-PTH-and-vitamin-D---CORRECT-ANSWER-increase-
the-absorption-of-calcium
acton-of-calcium-preparations:-PTH---CORRECT-ANSWER-decreases-renal-excretion-
of-calcium
Addison's-disease---CORRECT-ANSWER---also-known-as-adrenocortical-
insufficiency
--occurs-when-adrenal-cortex-function-is-inadequate-to-meet-the-patient's-need-for-
cortical-hormones.
--is-a-chronic-disease
administering-calcium-preparations---CORRECT-ANSWER-1)-Administer-oral-
preparations-with-or-after-meals-to-increase-absorption.
2)-If-used-as-an-antacid,-administer-after-a-meal.
3)-Dilute-IV-preparations-in-a-compatible-fluid-and-administer-slowly-as-a-
continuous-infusion-or-in-divided-doses
4)-IV-solutions-may-cause-dysrhythmias-and-hypotension-if-administered-too-rapidly.
adrenal-androgens:-dehydroepiandrosterone-and-androstenedione-(adrenal-cortex)---
CORRECT-ANSWER-converted-to-testosterone-in-the-periphery
adrenal-cortex---CORRECT-ANSWER---mineralocorticoid:-aldosterone
--glucocorticoid:-cortisol
--adrenal-androgens:-dehydroepiandrosterone-and-androstenedione
adrenal-crisis---CORRECT-ANSWER---profound-fatigue
--dehydration
